Center for Student Thriving
The Center for Student Thriving exists to cultivate growth in determination, meaningful connections, and resilient thinking through personalized coaching and holistic programming, training Champions for Christ who live with purpose, steward their gifts wisely, and thrive for God’s glory.
Our Services and Programs
Thrive Coaching
What if your college story was one of growth, purpose, and joy—not just survival?
Thriving students don’t just get through the day. They’re hopeful, motivated, and connected in meaningful ways. They build friendships, find purpose, and make a difference.
If you’re feeling like you’re surviving but want more, we invite you to explore Thrive Coaching. This biblically based life coaching program connects you with a caring coach who will walk with you as you pursue a fuller college experience.
You were made for more than survival. Learn what it takes to thrive.
We’ll resume accepting new students for coaching in August 2025.
Boundaries in Life
Please note, Boundaries in Life is currently available for female Residential Students only.
God has entrusted each of his image bearers with particular responsibilities. But sometimes, it can be difficult to discern which belong to us, and which don’t. Healthy boundaries equip us to identify and take ownership of our responsibilities. Confusion about what is ours and what isn’t reveals a problem that good boundaries can solve.
The Center for Student Thriving will offer a six-week series for women designed to help you understand what boundaries are, what they protect, how they are developed, and how to use them to become who God has called you to be.
Boundaries in Life will resume in Fall 2025.
Please note that Boundaries in Life is currently offered for women only.
Life + Godliness
Please note, Life + Godliness is currently available for Residential Students only.
The issues of our time are complicated, straining our relationships and burdening our minds. But God tells us that he has “granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness” (2 Peter 1:3). As such, Christians can trust that God’s word speaks to the trending topics of our time.
Join the Center for Student Thriving for Life + Godliness, where we will confront cultural norms with biblical truths!
Life + Godliness will resume Fall 2025.
Life Skills Development
Please note, Life Skills Development is currently available for Residential Students only.
College is a time of transition. Whether it’s academics, relationships, or the many changes that come with independence, college is full of new challenges! These challenges can be exciting opportunities or may cause you to feel overwhelmed.
Join the Center for Student Thriving to develop skills that will equip you to navigate life at Liberty and beyond!
University Overwhelm Podcast
Join Sophia Payne and Scott Busby as they explore issues that can cause university students to feel overwhelmed. This fall and spring, Sophia and Scott tackle the topic of healthy community in season three of the University Overwhelm podcast. If you could use some guidance and encouragement as you seek to establish a sense of community at Liberty University, you won’t want to miss it! In the meantime, you can check out some of our previous episodes on life skills (season one) and local church involvement (season two) here. A handful of our most popular episodes are linked below:
Restorative Practices
The Center for Student Thriving partners with the Office of Community Life to help restore students who have violated The Liberty Way to the community in a conversational, collaborative, and compassionate manner. At Liberty University, restorative practices are designed to facilitate biblical reconciliation and emphasize Christian stewardship.